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VP, BSA & Sanctions Program Risk Management

RiskRiskFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 5 moreAll locations: Arizona | Kentucky | Michigan | Pennsylvania | South Dakota | Tennessee

Posted

61 days ago

Salary

$125K - $208K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

VP, BSA & Sanctions Program Risk Management

Pathward

• Conduct and maintain the enterprise-wide BSA/AML & Sanctions risk assessments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all products, services, customers, and geographies • Partnering with key internal and external teams to perform risk assessments for new products, services, customer types, and business initiatives to identify potential BSA/AML & Sanctions exposure prior to launch • Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to measure program effectiveness and identify emerging risk trends • Assist in prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for senior leadership, board committees, and regulators on program risk posture • Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively identify risks and recommend program enhancements • Provide second-line oversight of third-party program managers and partners performing BSA/AML/Sanctions functions on behalf of the Bank • Ensure BSA/AML/Sanctions activities performed by business lines are executed consistent with program requirements and the Bank's risk appetite • Provide risk-based recommendations to BSA leadership and business lines on control design, policy development, and process improvements • Collaborate with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and other control functions to ensure alignment of risk identification and mitigation strategies • Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development to staff • Support talent management including hiring, performance management, and succession planning • Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement • Lead or participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or master’s in a related field) preferred.
  • CAMS, CFCS, or similar certification.
  • 8+ years of AML or financial crime experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Deep understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements and evolving financial crime typologies
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and internal control principles
  • Knowledge of financial crimes technology platforms, transaction monitoring systems, and data analytics
  • Proven track record implementing and managing BSA/AML compliance programs and independent testing functions at complex financial institutions.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills in ambiguous situations
  • Collaborative approach with proven ability to build partnerships across functions.
  • Influencing others
  • Innovation
  • Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
  • Outcome Driven
  • Planning and Organization
  • Empowering others

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • life insurance
  • disability benefits
  • paid time off

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